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Custom tattoos · Beaufort, SC

Fine-line & botanical tattoos

Explore fine-line and botanical work by Billy Smith in Beaufort, SC. These examples include a botanical leg composition and a fine-line Pegasus, alongside a fuller floral composition for comparison.

Discuss your tattoo

Follow the shape of the body.

Botanical imagery can extend along a leg or wrap through a larger composition. Fine-line work offers another way to approach a subject through its outline and selected details. These are related design directions rather than interchangeable labels: a botanical tattoo can also use heavier shading or color.

Planning your piece

Include the plants or flowers you want, the body placement, and examples of the line weight you like. Mention whether you prefer an open, minimal composition or more shading. Billy can discuss which details make sense at your intended size.

Fine-line flowers flowing along the front of a lower leg by Billy Smith
Botanical leg · Fine line · Billy Smith
Rear view of a fine-line wildflower leg tattoo by Billy Smith
Wildflowers · Rear view
Black and grey sunflower and floral upper-arm tattoo by Billy Smith
Sunflower & florals · Black & grey
Fine line black and grey Pegasus forearm tattoo by Billy Smith
Pegasus · Fine line
Black and grey faith, floral, and portrait sleeve tattoo by Billy Smith
Faith & florals · Full sleeve

Does a botanical tattoo have to be small or minimal?

No. The botanical leg piece in this collection is a larger composition. You can discuss both the amount of coverage and the balance of lines, shading, and open skin during your consultation.

Start your project

Let’s plan your tattoo.

Billy works at Apex Arts Collective, 34 Savannah Highway in Beaufort, South Carolina.

$200 per hour · $600 half day · $1,200 full day

A $200 retainer is required for all scheduling. An in-person consultation is required; a virtual consultation is available if distance prevents you from attending.

Send your idea & references

Replies come from wtstattoos@gmail.com or 843-476-1960.